Bohemian Style: Boho Interiors
How to define Boho?
Bohemian style is a feminine and unconventional way of living. It is a nature-inspired and carefree design, with interiors influenced by world travel, filled with a mix of patterns, textures, colors, and furnishings.
What does Bohemian mean?
Bohémien is a French word representing a group of people from Bohemia in the Czech Republic. They were artists, singers, writers, and spiritual beings who lived their lives by their own rules and principles.
Elements of Bohemian interiors:
Boho colors:
Colors are inspired by nature: earth tones, such as browns, oranges, and yellows. They can be vibrant, such as coral hues and bright blues. Boho Chic, a more recent off-shoot, leans more toward pastel colors—we often find these in modern farmhouse interiors.
Boho textures and fabrics:
Fabrics have a mix of colors, patterns, and textures often dyed in vibrant hues. Macrame, burlap, silk, chenille, fringes, and crochet are good examples of Boho fabrics.
Furniture, lighting, and accessories:
Furniture is usually vintage or used and is comfortable and cozy. Many pieces have sentimental value or represent a place or time that brings back memories. Handmade items are also incorporated into the decor.
Lighting is an important element of the Boho style: string lights, lanterns, candles, any light that can create a soft and calm environment. An overhead light can be a Morrocan metal lamp, with many perforations, that creates light patterns around the room.
Rugs are usually large and can be layered by using different textures and colors. They are a key factor for achieving Bohemian comfort.
Plants:
There are never enough plants in a Boho interior! The more the better. Plants can be placed on the floor or hanging from the ceiling in macrame hanging planters.
Boho summary:
- A free mix of patterns, colors, fabrics, and furnishings
- Vintage furniture
- Natural and rustic materials
- Throw rugs and pillows
- A mix of global accents
- Soft lighting
- Lots of plants
- Casual, relaxed, cozy, romantic feeling
Shop this Boho look:
Here is a mood board to inspire you to create a Boho-styled interior in your own home!
I hope you enjoy my picks, and have a great weekend!
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